The bar chart illustrates the percentage of adults in the UK who used the internet daily between 2003 and 2006, divided into five different age groups.
In general, the proportion of daily internet users increased in all age categories, with the notable exception of the 16-24 group, where it remained relatively stable overall. It is also clear that the youngest age group consistently had the highest percentage of internet users, while the oldest group (65+) remained the lowest during the entire period.
In 2003, around 80% of people aged 16-24 used the internet every day, which slightly rose to a chart high of approximately 90% in 2005, before a minor decline in 2006. The figure for the 25-44 group also increased, starting at about 70% and reaching around 80% in the final year.
Among middle-aged adults, the 45-54 group experienced a sharp growth from nearly 60% in 2003 to almost 70% in 2006. However, this parity was not maintained in older age groups. The percentage of internet users aged 55-64 increased gradually from about 35% to around 50%, while for the 65+ group it almost doubled, rising from 15% to approximately 30% in the following years.
In contrast, although the oldest age group showed noticeable growth, it still had the lowest overall usage rate. The internet usage in this category remained considerably lower than in other groups throughout the period.